Stove Top Chicken Thighs Recipe
Make these Stove Top Chicken Thighs for an easy weeknight dinner that only requires 5 simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons ghee more if needed (sub butter)
- 6-8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 2-3 teaspoons turmeric optional
Optional Serving Suggestion:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard more, if desired
Instructions
- Heat the Pan: Bring la arge cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add 2-3 tablespoons ghee and allow to melt; swirl the pan to coat.
- Season Chicken: Meanwhile, place 6-8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs on a clean plate and season both sides with salt, pepper and some ground turmeric (if desired).
- Cook Chicken: Place in hot cast iron and allow to cook for 5-7 minutes; flip and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165℉ (use a meat thermometer). Add additional ghee to pan if it starts to dry out.
- Rest + Serve: Remove and place on clean plate; allow to rest for 5-7 minutes. Serve with mustard mayo!
Notes
- Bone-In Chicken Thighs: if you prefer a bone-in chicken thigh, try our cast iron chicken thighs recipe!
- Other Options: you can also make boiled chicken thighs. if you want something even easier!
Nutrition
Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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